Firebird V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Replacement (Upper)
This article has been updated with bulletin No.: 77-61-18.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Serpentine drive belt.
4. Transmission level indicator.
5. Generator.
6. Serpentine drive belt tensioner.
7. Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor and vacuum source from upper intake manifold.
8. Evaporative emissions canister purge solenoid valve.
9. Fuel pressure regulator and canister purge harness.
10. Idle air control (IAC) valve from upper intake manifold.
11. Depressurize the fuel lines.
12. Fuel lines from fuel rail.
13. Accelerator control cable bracket bolts/screws, bracket and accelerator control cables from throttle body.
14. Ignition control module.
15. Brake booster hose from upper intake manifold.
16. Generator brace from upper intake manifold.
17. Electrical connectors from the following:
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Idle Air Control (IAC).
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Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).
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Mass airflow sensor (MAF).
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Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT).
18. Wiring harness from rosebud clips at fuel rail.
19. Air cleaner, air cleaner outlet rear duct, and resonator duct.
20. Throttle body from upper intake manifold.
21. EGR valve outlet pipe
22. Thermostat and thermostat housing.
23. Electrical connectors from fuel injectors.
24. Blow dirt out of injector bores with compressed air.
25. Fuel rail nuts.
26. Fuel rail.
27. Upper intake manifold bolts/screws.
